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Francis Carnemolla
Spectators: 7141 (Terracing: 5427, Seating: 1664, VIP seats: 50) After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Americo Donio managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ñapinda's supporters rose to their feet, but Americo Donio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Teo Artizar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 9th minute, Bernardo Corderro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Torcuatense F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Americo Donio during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 14 played minutes Ñapinda got a freekick which was hit by Americo Donio. Natalio Sayvion might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Basilio Manuelo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Natalio Sayvion ran back to his position shaking his head. Hugo Cordario charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hugo Cordario the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Hugo Cordario hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. In the 18th match minute, Torcuatense F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Natalio Sayvion to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardo Corderro in the 20th minute of play forced Ñapinda's goalkeeper Basilio Manuelo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Ñapinda's goal looked a bit too open when Natalio Sayvion came free, but Basilio Manuelo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 27 minutes, Americo Donio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ñapinda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Americo Donio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 28 minutes into the game, Bernardo Artizar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Torcuatense F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ñapinda the free kick. Natalio Sayvion received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Basilio Manuelo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 33rd minute, Bernardo Corderro made a precise shot to the right of Basilio Manuelo. Ñapinda's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. After 37 played minutes Ñapinda got a freekick which was hit by Delmiro Medardo. Basilio Manuelo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardo Corderro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, Torcuatense F.C.'s Natalio Sayvion sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Basilio Manuelo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 43rd minute of the match Leonides Abilio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Basilio Manuelo skillfully saved the ball. Natalio Sayvion recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Americo Donio in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teo Artizar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Ñapinda booed when Torcuatense F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Sidoro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Americo Donio to make the kick off. 59 minutes into the match, Torcuatense F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Americo Donio came free, but Teo Artizar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Natalio Sayvion sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Basilio Manuelo made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Natalio Sayvion sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Ñapinda getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Americo Donio hit a great ball. Through an outstanding action, after 74 minutes, Basilio Manuelo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardo Corderro in the 77th minute of play forced Ñapinda's goalkeeper Basilio Manuelo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 86 minutes, Natalio Sayvion took a quick shot and it went in 0-5 without a chance for Basilio Manuelo to make any attempt to save it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bernardo Corderro in the 90th minute of play forced Ñapinda's goalkeeper Basilio Manuelo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Bernardo Corderro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ñapinda's Basilio Manuelo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardo Corderro in the 93rd minute of play. Basilio Manuelo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardo Corderro in the 96th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Torcuatense F.C. had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.